Animal husbandry – Bed or rest
Reexamination Certificate
1999-07-26
2001-09-11
Jordan, Charles T. (Department: 3644)
Animal husbandry
Bed or rest
Reexamination Certificate
active
06286456
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND—FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention includes the apparatus and methods for providing a slipcovered, elevated pet bed or similar article.
BACKGROUND—DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
This invention relates to a pet bed or similar article designed to be used by domestic pets such as dogs and cats. Specifically, to a pet bed having a cushion and slipcover installed over an extremely durable mini-trampoline frame assembly providing cushion support, a suspension system for comfort, elevation preferred by pets, and the novel method of making the same. The slipcover converts the apparatus to an aesthetically pleasing article of furniture, suitable for any household environment. Additionally, the slipcover can be easily removed and cleaned.
There are numerous pet beds in the prior art which are used to provide a comfortable resting place for an animal to lie on. Heretofore, pet beds have been made of various shapes, different designs and of varying materials. One such bed set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 5,860,389 to Caldwell (1999) includes a rectangular wood frame and a hammock type surface; however, it does not have a thick cushion, a slipcover, or flexible suspension system for comfort. Additionally, with a wooden frame, cleaning might be a problem over time. Additionally, U.S. Pat. No. 3,902,456 to David (1975) is a donut-shaped pet cushion with no elevating frame or slipcover. Finally, numerous other Design Patents take the form of canvas stretched over metal frames (D37962, Hormoz, 1997 and D338744, Marlon and Marlon, 1993), hammocks (D294752, Palier, 1988), chairs (D314252, Horne, 1991 and D392775, McMahon, 1998), cushions on platforms (D376875, Glickstien, 1996 and D391688, McMahon, 1998 and D395143, McMahon, 1998), or unusual shapes such as teepees (D394320, Krizek, 1998 and D328162, Barreto and Paxman, 1992), boats (D346246, Barreto and Paxman, 1993 and D338284, Barreto and Paxman, 1993), animal shapes (D368335, St. John, 1996 and D340322, Merritt, 1993), and pyramids (D377852, Iben, 1997 and D394920, Krizek, 1998).
While each of these patented pet beds undoubtedly will serve the purpose for which they were designed, none is regarded as accomplishing the purpose in an optimum manner, in terms of comfort and attractiveness. Accordingly, there is still a need for a pet bed, which has the appearance of a piece of slipcovered fuirniture and includes a suspension system providing additional comfort to the pet. The general objective of the present invention is to provide a novel pet bed that is a substantial improvement in these areas. The pet bed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is specifically designed to be attractive, easy to clean, and have an extremely durable frame. Depending on the stuffing material selected for the cushion and the firmness of the filling, a concave recess in the bed may be created over time so that the sleeping animal is able to satisfy its inborn instinct to withdraw into a recess while sleeping.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention may be fabricated quickly and easily by using a mini-trampoline frame, a cushion made of fabric and stuffmng material sufficiently the same shape as the frame, and a skirted fabric slipcover. As illustrated in the preferred embodiment of the invention shown a mini-trampoline frame assembly provides the cushion support and suspension system for comfort, the elevation preferred by pets, and the novel method of making the same. The slipcover makes it look like an ottoman and converts the pet bed to an aesthetically pleasing article of fuirniture, suitable for any household envirornment. Additionally, the slipcover can be easily removed and cleaned. Depending on the stuffing material selected for the cushion and the firmness of the filling, a concave recess in the bed may be created over time so that the sleeping animal is able to satisfy its inborn instinct to withdraw into a recess while sleeping. Other aspects and advantages invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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patent: D. 314252 (1991-01-01), Horne
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patent: D. 338284 (1993-08-01), Barreto et al.
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Jordan Charles T.
Shaw Elizaeth
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